OUI arrest made after pedestrians struck in Beverly

Friday

Dec 7, 2018 at 11:39 AMDec 7, 2018 at 1:51 PM

One man was arrested and two female pedestrians were seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident Thursday night, Dec. 6, in Beverly.

According to a press release issued by the Beverly Police Department, at around 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash involving pedestrians at the intersection of Cabot and Winter streets.

Stephen G. Hendricks, 24, of Boxford, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of liquor causing serious bodily injury, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and a crosswalk violation after officers responded.

Upon arrival to the scene, officers observed a 19-year-old female victim and a 56-year-old female victim both with serious injuries.

Both women were transported via Northeast Regional Ambulance to Beverly Hospital, and their conditions are unknown at this time.

Officers also observed a vehicle owned and operated by Hendricks with heavy front end damage. Hendricks was transported to Beverly Police Station, and was expected to appear in court Friday morning.